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Misty Copeland named first black principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre

American ballerina Misty Copeland, a cultural phenomenon outside the dance world, has been promoted to the highest rank of the American Ballet Theatre, becoming the first African-American female principal dancer in the company’s 75-year history.

 
Former CCSD official receives prison term in theft case

A former Clark County School District official who admitted to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the district will spend four to 10 years in prison and must pay back about $280,000.

 
Obama says US, Cuba will reopen embassies

The U.S. and Cuba formally agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations on July 20, setting up a trip to Havana by John Kerry, who would be the first U.S. secretary of state to visit the country in 70 years.

 
Hardware shop refuses to serve gay customers

An East Tennessee hardware store owner posted what is being called a controversial sign in response to the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on same-sex marriage last week.

 
European ministers hold off on talks, wait for Greek referendum

The Greek government’s attempt to kick-start talks on a new credit package got short shrift from euro zone finance ministers, who decided to put all discussion with Athens on hold until after a referendum on Sunday.

 
Lightning suspected in fire at historic S.C. black church

Federal investigators suspect lightning may have caused the fire at Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Greeleyville, South Carolina, senior officials in the FBI said Wednesday morning.

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